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Urban Retro - Distressed t-shirts that look as though you've had them for years.T-shirts with vintage ads, products and posters from the 1800's to 1930's.
Contents at a Glance
Travel and Entertainment
Visit the Zoo - Elephant
Circa 1936

Visit the Zoo - Elephant
Visit the Zoo is a vintage poster from 1936. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$27.99
Product Description:
Jazz up your ordinary T-shirt collection with our sexy rendition of the classic ringer. Contrasting neck and sleeve bands with a contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.
# 8 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# Contoured fashion fit
# 3/4" neck and sleeve binding
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Betty Cole Circus
circa 1903

Betty Cole Circus
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. A vintage circus poster from 1903. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$33.99
Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes from Kids S - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
# 12 dark colors and 9 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Safari
circa 1930

Safari
Safari. A vintage travel poster from the 1930's for Africa. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look it's as though you've had it for years.
$24.99
Product Description:
Our 100% cotton Women's T-shirt is specifically tailored to her feminine form. Features a slightly slimmer cut, shorter length, and shorter sleeves when compared to our standard T-shirt.
# 3 dark colors and 8 light colors to choose from
# 5.6 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Tapered sleeves
# Seamless collarette
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Bill Cody
circa 1899 - Shown on our mousepad

Bill Cody
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. One of the most colorful figures of the Old West, and famous for his shows . A vintage poster from 1899. The design has a lightly distressed appearance for a more aged look.
$18.99
Product Description:
Jazz up your desk with our durable cloth topped mouse pad. Rubber backing prevents slipping and sliding while the ultra fine surface improves mouse tracking.
* 1/4" thickness
* Machine washable
* Perfect for optical, laser, or roller mice
* 100% satisfaction guarantee
Brands and Products
Beer of the Muse
circa 1890's - Shown on our jumbo tote bag

Beer of the Muse
Alphonse Mucha is the best known Art Nouveau artist of his time. This beer ad is from the 1890's and has a lightly distressed look for a more aged appearance.
$27.99
Product Description:
Our jumbo-sized tote bag has enough room to carry everything your busy lifestyle demands. High quality 100% cotton canvas with a squared-off bottom and long natural web handles.
* 12 oz. 100% cotton canvas
* 20" width x 14.5" height x 4.5" deep
* Natural fabric color
* 100% satisfaction guarantee
Austin Forest Flower Cologne
circa 1908

Austens
Austen's Forest Flower Cologne is a vintage fragrance advertisement from 1908. This design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$28.99
Product Description:
Made of super soft baby ribbed cotton, our spaghetti tank from Bella features a slim body and thin, feminine straps. Perfect for layering. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.
# 6 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# 3/8" binding finish on neck and straps
# Contoured fashion fit
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Sandeman Port
circa 1920's

Sandeman
Sandeman Port and Sherry vintage advertisement from the 1920's. The design has a lightly distressed look for a more aged appearance.
$33.99
Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes from Kids S - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
# 12 dark colors and 9 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Rajah Coffee
circa 1899

Rajah Coffee
Rajah is a vintage advertisement for Rajah Coffee from 1899. The design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$33.99
Product Description:
Our 100% cotton Women's T-shirt is specifically tailored to her feminine form. Features a slightly slimmer cut, shorter length, and shorter sleeves when compared to our standard T-shirt.
# 3 dark colors and 8 light colors to choose from
# 5.6 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Tapered sleeves
# Seamless collarette
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Fruits and Flowers
Iris Seed Packet

Iris Seed Packet
Iris Seed Packet. This design is reminiscent of vintage seed packets from the 1930's. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've owned it for years.
$28.99
Product Description:
Made of super soft baby ribbed cotton, our Bella tank top feels perfect against your skin. Sporty yet sexy with a form-fitting, contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.
# 4 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# 3/8" finished self binding on strap and armhole
# Coverstitched 3/4" bottom baby hem
# Contoured fashion fit
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Lemon Sale - circa 1897
Shown on our large cutting board

Lemon Sale
Special Sale 23 Lemon St. is a vintage advertisement from 1897. This retro design has a distressed look for a more aged appearance.
$32.99
Product Description:
Spice up the kitchen with our ultra-premium glass cutting board. Can also be used as a hot plate, serving tray, cheese board, bread board, or place mat. The photo-quality printing is permanently embedded into the back of the tempered glass. Non-skid feet protect the counter and keep the cutting board firmly in place. Makes an excellent gift that will be cherished for years to come.
* 8" x 11" overall size, 3/16" thick
* Dishwasher safe
* Scratch resistant textured surface
* Odor and stain proof
* 100% satisfaction guarantee
Upland Pride - circa 1930
Shown on our kids t-shirt

Upland Pride
Upland Pride with a large red rose is a vintage orange crate label from 1930. The design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$29.99
Product Description:
The kids version of our most popular adult T-shirt. Same heavyweight fabric and high quality construction in smaller sizes.
# 10 dark colors and 11 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Vintage Tobacco Labels
Golden Eagle Tobacco - circa 1900's
Shown on our 100% cotton t-shirt

Golden Eagle Tobacco
Golden Eagle Tobacco is a vintage cigarette poster from the 1900's. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$29.99
Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton tee fits just right. Available in our widest variety of sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
# 15 dark colors and 16 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Nickle Movement Cigars
circa 1900's

Nickle Movement Cigars
Nickel Movement Cigars is a vintage tobacco advertisement from the 1900's. The design has a lightly distressed appearance as though you've had it for years.
$33.99
Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes (in select colors).
# 12 dark colors and 9 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Harlequine Cigarettes
circa 1938

Harlequin cigarettes
Harlequin is a vintage cigarette poster from 1938. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$28.99
Product Description:
Our youth-inspired girly baseball tee from Bella is one of our top-selling ladies garments. Contrasting neck and 3/4 length sleeves with a form-fitting, contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Very Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.
# 9 colors to choose from
# 5.8 oz. 100% preshrunk ring-spun baby rib cotton
# Contoured fashion fit
# 3/8" neck binding
# Coverstitched 3/4" bottom baby hem and sleeve opening
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Health and Safety
Duck and Cover
circa 1951

Duck and Cover
Here's one for the baby boomers. Bert the Turtle says Duck and Cover. This Civil Defense pamphlet was released in 1951 to educate in the event of an atomic explosion. Unfortunately, the hydrogen bomb was invented in 1952 which made this advise worthless.
$24.99
Product Description:
When plain just won't do, jazz up your ordinary T-shirt collection with our retro-cool ringer T-shirt. Heavyweight and high quality construction.
# 9 colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Contrasting neck and sleeve bands
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Don't Mix "Em
circa 1936

Don't Mix "Em
Don't Mix 'Em with a scull behind the whiskey bottle and the gasoline pump is a vintage government safety poster from 1936. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$24.99
Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton tee fits just right. Available in our widest variety of sizes from Kids XS - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
# 15 dark colors and 16 light colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Patriotic
Be Patriotic
circa 1917

Be Patriotic
Be Patriotic is a vintage war poster from 1917. Depicting a woman dressed in the American flag and reaching out to you to be patriotic. This retro t-shirt has a distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$25.99
Product Description:
The finest women's tee on the planet. Made with smooth, soft jersey cotton that looks and feels perfect against your skin. Features a form-fitting, contoured cut that flatters a woman's curves. Fitted. Size up for a semi-fitted look.
# 4 colors to choose from
# 5 oz. 100% preshrunk lightweight fine jersey cotton combed for softness and comfort
# 5/8" baby rib stretchable collar for comfort and durability
# Coverstitched 3/4" bottom hem and sleeve opening
# Contoured fashion fit
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
The Red Star
circa 1918

The Red Star
The Red Star was an organization that supported the horses of WWI. This poster from 1918 appeals to the citizens to help with the care of sick and wounded horses in the U.S.Service. The design has a lightly distressed look as though you've had it for years.
$29.99
Product Description:
Our 100% cotton Women's T-shirt is specifically tailored to her feminine form. Features a slightly slimmer cut, shorter length, and shorter sleeves when compared to our standard T-shirt.
# 3 dark colors and 8 light colors to choose from
# 5.6 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Tapered sleeves
# Seamless collarette
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Alphonse Mucha
circa 1890's

Alphonse Mucha
Alphonse Mucha is the best known Art Nouveau artist of his time. This art is from the 1890's and has a lightly distressed look for a more aged appearance.
$28.99
Product Description:
Heavyweight and high-quality, our Gildan UltraCotton long sleeve tee fits just right. Available in a wide variety of sizes from Kids S - Adult 5XL (in select colors).
# 9 light colors and 12 dark colors to choose from
# 6.1 oz. 100% preshrunk cotton jersey fabric
# Seamless collar
# Durable double-stitched seams and bottom hem
# 100% satisfaction guarantee
Only God can make a tree
circa 1905

Only God can make a tree
Only God can make a tree is a vintage government poster from 1905. The design has a lightly distressed appearance as though you've had it for years.
$28.99
Product Description:
Our jumbo-sized tote bag has enough room to carry everything your busy lifestyle demands. High quality 100% cotton canvas with a squared-off bottom and long natural web handles.
* 12 oz. 100% cotton canvas
* 20" width x 14.5" height x 4.5" deep
* Natural fabric color
* 100% satisfaction guarantee
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- OhMe OhMe May 31, 2009 @ 9:48 pm
- My T-shirts all look that way from years of wear so I guess I like the look.







